Technical Writers Salary in the Industry of Performing Arts Companies

The salary statistics and trend of technical writers in the industry of performing arts companies are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare technical writers salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$33,550
25th Percentile Wage
$42,190
50th Percentile Wage
$51,100
75th Percentile Wage
$58,210
90th Percentile Wage
$62,610

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for technical writers in the industry of performing arts companies. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) technical writers is $62,610. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $51,100. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent technical writers is $33,550.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of technical writers in the industry of Performing Arts Companies from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017.

YearMedian Salary Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$51,100
0.00% 0.00%
2012
$51,100
- -

Table 3. Compare Technical Writers Salary in Different Industries within the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Sector

The average salaries of technical writers in five industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017. For salary information of technical writers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
$69,880
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
$68,050
Performing Arts Companies
$51,100
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$37,900
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$37,900

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